Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John Hancock

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1230483
Grade: John Hancock
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Registry Population: 9 (1.78%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.76% Analyzing 177 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 1230012 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2023

Serial Number 1230018 was reported as accurate.

billreid 141 · July 29, 2022

Serial Number 1230488 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2020

Serial Number 1230398 was reported as accurate.

trianglevelvet 7 · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 1230453 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2016

Serial Number 1230236 was reported as accurate.

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · June 20, 2015

Serial Number 1230335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2015

Serial Number 1230035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2015

Serial Number 1230035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2015

Serial Number 1230035 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch